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'The D13-LNG will enable our customers to increase their driving range through an integrated Volvo powertrain system that offers seamless communication among components,' says Volvo President Goran Nyberg. Volvo reveals integrated LNG engine Volvo introduced its D13 liquefied natural gas engine. The D13-LNG is the company's first integrated natural gas engine for the North American market and will deliver increased range and fuel efficiency improvements compared with other natural gas-powered offerings, Volvo said. The engine is a continuation of Volvo's Blue Power natural gas strategy for North America, joining previously announced spark-ignited natural gas engine options for the Volvo VNM and VNL model daycabs. (Continued on Page 72) Continental introduces its widest dual Continental unveiled a "hybrid" drive tire that fits the efficiency and durability needs Continental says its hybrid of commercial truck drive tire fits operations that combine the efficiency long-haul with regional and durability needs of comtraffic. mercial truck The Conti Hybrid operations HD3 is the company's that combine long-haul with widest dual tire, 248 regional traffic. mm, which is combined with a 27/32nds tread depth and a regenerating tread pattern to offer long tire life and improved traction. www.vdoroadlog.com Protect your CSA scores with RoadLog™ EOBR. Michelin releases new trailer, retread tires VDO and RoadLog – Trademarks of the Continental Corporation Michelin's X Line Energy D is the next step for retreads, moving past retread life and concentrating on fuel efficiency, says Marketing Manager Jaye Young. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Michelin's X Line Energy T offers a 10 percent improvement in rolling resistance over comparable trailer tires, the company said, and uses advanced compounding technology for long tread and casing life. The U.S. EPA SmartWay-verified tire will be available in May in sizes 11R22.5, 275/80R225, 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5. The X Line Energy D retread has dual-compound tread to help improve fuel efficiency and retread life. The top layer offers good wear properties, while cool-running tread rubber helps battle heat and loss of rigidity. Soon, Electronic On Board Recorders or EOBRs will be required by law in the US. VDO RoadLog EOBR is the easy and affordable compliance tool that can help protect your CSA scores, so that you qualify for the most profitable loads. •No monthly fees •Plug and play installation •Built-in printer for rapid roadside checks •FMCSA compliant For additional information, call: (855)-ROADLOG or e-mail: roadlog-sales@vdo.com CO1679 Overdrive_RoadLog_ProtectYourScores_halfpage_4-13_V1.1.indd 1 VDO RoadLog_OVD0413_PG049.indd 1 MATS_0413.indd 49 April 2013 | Overdrive | 49 3/21/13 9:26 AM 3/26/13 2:55 PM 4/1/13 9:31 PM